HERALD SPOTLIGHT: Anthony Gadson

Having the opportunity to watch many of the athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties when they begin playing football at the youth football level, the Miami Herald will shine the spotlight on many athletes during the spring and summer.

With the chance to see the athletes away from the football field as well, we can bring you up close and personal with some of the top prospects in the nation - right here in our own backyard.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With so many summer events, more and more players are being discovered earlier than ever before.

If you watched the Bucks play over the past few months, here is a player who has leaped onto the watch list for the future with his impressive football abilities. His speed and knowledge of reading offenses has been a huge plus.

While he covers very well and is extremely athletic, his run-stopping skills are off the charts as he hits as hard as anyone we've watched in this class. This is an athlete we have watched and evaluated and will continue to track his progress.

College coaches we talked to during the spring were impressed with his size, quickness and demeanor on the field. Has the chance to accomplish some impressive things over the next few years, and we will be there along the way watching and promoting!